Munroe to Be Star Attraction in touring plan
Jack Munroe, famed after four rounds with James J. Jeffries, signs to tour the country under Clark Ball managing Fitzsimmons and Jeffries. The agreement follows long talks at the Thornton Hotel, with Munroe waiting for a solid, long term deal and rejecting prior offers while Ball confirms terms and plans a two‑way east‑west tour with Montana bouts likely first.
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James J. Jeffries
Clark Ball
Jack Munroe
Hutte
Combinaton
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jeffriess Fitzsimmons
Ghd Munroe
Pepe
Mace
Tall
Hiatt
Billy” Armstrong
Hall
Montana
Mpany
Munroe
Ter
Nat
Dave Barry
Deffries
Diamonds Deep in Kimberley Mines Power Wealth and Strife
An account of mining at Kimberley describing depths beyond two thousand feet and new diamond finds that outpace earlier yields. It notes wash methods, labor practices, and stark pay disparities with white workers earning eight to nine shillings a day while Black workers receive five shillings, highlighting harsh conditions and long shifts.
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Kimberley
South Fort
South
Attica
Laodone
Warning on 10 Horsemen and Western Jockey Club clash
A fragmented report notes agitation around a proposed winter racing circuit led by J J Ryan and backed by Cincinnati and St Louis businessmen. Western Jockey Club stewards vow strict enforcement of foreign books and unrecognized tracks rules, deny reinstatement to violators, and monitor attempts to open Newport and other venues amid horse shortages and opposition from outlaw factions.
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Oh Ranke
Luis
J. J. Ryan
Alles
Wit
Hotien
George H. Kuhl
Board of Wards
Rockers Ag
Rean
Tove
George H. Kcal
Frank Poweler
Cincinnati
P. J. Carmody
St. Louis
At Louis
Newport Track
Rvser
Rai
St. Louie
Tonlavne
Ryan
Bie
Myan
Nix
Vante
Fem
New Orleans
Rat
Lexington
Ryan i
Bush
West Union
Jeffries Refuses Ryan Training Offer Amid Munroe Talk
Special Dispatch to the Standart Helena Dec. 28 Ryan asks to train Munroe but Jeffries declines the offer saying he has no comment. The discussion centers on Ryan, Munroe and the potential Fitzsimmons fight with Jeffries emphasizing he will lead and opponents must respond.
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Tammy
Ryan
Munters
Ryn
Finn
Bik
Atte
Munrun
Jeffriew
Mune
Fitzsimmons Ry
Matutos
Jeffries
Portland baseball club selects staff and signs players
J.P. Marshall named president with J.C. I'th elected treasurer as Northwest Wague treasurer. Piggy Ward leads a draft of players including E Land Thatcher and Paul Wesinger. Capital stock set at 395,600, plans to increase by 10,000 as the Portland Base association forms and signs new pitchers and a catcher.
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Portland
Northwest Wague
Portland Baseball
Stu J.P. Marshall
J.c,ith
Nineworth National Bank
E Land Thatcheroe
Fatious Fedheimer
Paul Wesinger
AH. Devers
J.P. Marshall
San Francisco
Sullivan to reenter, Brooklyn Tommy wins by a nose
Sullivan plans a return to competition as New Year’s Eve approaches, with rumors he will reenter the race. The piece notes a tight finish by McPhudden, described as the likely winner in a close matchup.
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Brooklyn
Tommy
Sullivan
Polly Money Talk Ends Fight Soon In April
A fragmented note references a dispute involving Polly and Tonto Munday and Connie with talk of a forthcoming April confrontation. It mentions a woman named Jodie and a football context, with brutal finish hinted in the lines.
Aunt Polly Dominates Muddy Ingan Racing Scene
In a wet track day at Ingleside, Aunt Polly led from the start to win the first race against 11 rivals. Saintly and Clauda followed. Sylviot won the 2 year old event amid a field of favorites faltering. later races featured several upsets and a jockey’s candid reflections on forthcoming bouts and boxing politics.
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Aunt Polly
Lanarus
Bea
Vera
Saintly
Clauda
Sylviot
Frette
Lord Bada
BI Mar
Trown & Marten
Claudator
Quiz Tl
Jarretierre Or
la Talbot
Claude
Ilowsho
Axeminster
Thine
Dr Bernage
Wilioun
Cinderella history in six figure bids for Flocarline
The Calico filly Flocarline, a Cinderella story after winning a preliminary handicap for M.H. Tichenor & Co, drew five figure offers. W. Poole bid 10 000, then 12 000, but Tichenor kept the horse. Sol Lichtenstein and Donna Drake also offered 10 000. The filly, bought by Frank Farrell for 150 at York last fall, is being tested for future races and may enter Park and Eastern stakes. A New York match at Tuxedo saw Standish Bames win two to one.
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Credeters
New York Herald
Fuet
Tintekeat
Columbiay
Paruiedaray
Hedy
Columbia
Teclin
Mitnam Defender
Charley Barr
Chelay Christenson
Blan
Nate
Christenson
Bart
Bristol
Constitution
Blige
Antit
M.H. Tichenor & Co
Sol Lichtentein
East
W. Poole
Poole
Shere
Lichtenstein
Ing
Donna
Drake
Chicago
Tichenor Teen
York
Frank Farrell
Memphis
Farrell
Tichenor
Worth
Baell
Newaeves
Englewood
Washington Park
Xed
New York
Jaette
United States
Tuxedo
Bames
Tacoma Ready for Base Ball Season Magnet Plan
Tacoma prepares for the next baseball season with Harney McKibbon, formerly of St. Joseph, signing as manager. McKibbon is a top playing manager in the minors who has consistently near the top of the league. Meibman, an outfielder with high class, once played with Fred Clarke, now Pittsburg manager, and Umpire Meclarthy also contributed last season. Negotiations continue with California teams as Tacoma aims to field a strong, balanced lineup and avoid weakness at bat and in the pitching staff.
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Tacoma
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Harney McKibbon
St. Joseph
MeiKibbon
Platen
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Dark Meclarthy
Svatha
Mok
Meibman
Harry Picker
California
Lucas to Live in Seattle Move Sparks Local Debate
Fragmented OCR text discusses Lucas moving from Spokane to Seattle seeking central location near Puget Sound and Pacific Coast trade. Indicates uncertainty about securing a position and potential changes if Seattle fails to provide a favorable role.
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Lucas
Seattle
Regatta Interest Grows at Gull Lake Event
Pace of regatta excitement rises as Kalamazoo Club hosts at Gull Lake with PAC Stuart of Marshall planning silver trophy display. Alvi Wahlgren guides Overland Park face track efforts and Rhape fation prepares secretary duties for a 13 day event including harness and puree races. Fear and steeplechase additions promise varied racing and open bookmaking.
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Gull Lake
Jan
Pac Stuart
Marshall
Alvi
Wahlgren
Overland Park
Rhapape Fation
Ant Meaner
Denver
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